Recommended Attractions and Restaurants
Sightseeing
Poole Quay is a perfect location for groups to enjoy fabulous harbour views from a wide range of waterside cafes, bars & restaurants, browse in the shops or take a harbour cruise and see Poole from the water.
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Poole Quay
The QuayPoole Quay is a perfect location for groups to enjoy fabulous harbour views from a wide range of waterside cafes, bars & restaurants, browse in the shops or take a harbour cruise and see Poole from the water.
Explore the world’s second largest natural harbour. This beautiful national treasure is the gateway to incredible wildlife, countryside and woodland. Poole’s harbour provides unique opportunities for exploring the great outdoors as it is home to Sunseeker and the RNLI; it’s a fantastic area to explore whatever the weather. Take a Harbour Cruise and get a bird’s eye view from the Sea Music Sculpture, by Sir Anthony Caro, his only site specific, publicly owned sculpture in the UK. Each year it is home to a host of international sailing competitions.
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Poole Harbour
Explore the world’s second largest natural harbour. This beautiful national treasure is the gateway to incredible wildlife, countryside and woodland. Poole’s harbour provides unique opportunities for exploring the great outdoors as it is home to Sunseeker and the RNLI; it’s a fantastic area to explore whatever the weather. Take a Harbour Cruise and get a bird’s eye view from the Sea Music Sculpture, by Sir Anthony Caro, his only site specific, publicly owned sculpture in the UK. Each year it is home to a host of international sailing competitions.
City Cruises Poole offer a wide range of cruises throughout the year. See the best views in Dorset with their sightseeing, dining and evening cruises. Whether it’s a short cruise in Europe’s largest natural Harbour, a cruise down the Jurassic Coast to the Victorian resort of Swanage, or a Sea Train Adventure, there is something for all tastes. The wonderful Poole Harbour and Dorset coastline is seen from a different angle. With a licensed bar & tea / coffee lounges onboard and a full commentary from our experienced Captains they definitely make your trip extra special. With 3 boats offering capacity for 150-179 people space for a dance floor, disco, live bands plus a fully licensed bar, it is a great option for groups.
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City Cruises Poole
The QuayCity Cruises Poole offer a wide range of cruises throughout the year. See the best views in Dorset with their sightseeing, dining and evening cruises. Whether it’s a short cruise in Europe’s largest natural Harbour, a cruise down the Jurassic Coast to the Victorian resort of Swanage, or a Sea Train Adventure, there is something for all tastes. The wonderful Poole Harbour and Dorset coastline is seen from a different angle. With a licensed bar & tea / coffee lounges onboard and a full commentary from our experienced Captains they definitely make your trip extra special. With 3 boats offering capacity for 150-179 people space for a dance floor, disco, live bands plus a fully licensed bar, it is a great option for groups.
Dorset's most visited free attraction, Poole Museum offers a great time for all, located in a historic quayside building in Poole’s Old Town. Discover the remarkable story of this historic port and its harbour and see outstanding exhibits. Floor 3 has the world’s best public display of Poole Pottery, revealing the remarkable story of this unique British pottery business including an original potter's wheel.
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Poole safn
4 High StDorset's most visited free attraction, Poole Museum offers a great time for all, located in a historic quayside building in Poole’s Old Town. Discover the remarkable story of this historic port and its harbour and see outstanding exhibits. Floor 3 has the world’s best public display of Poole Pottery, revealing the remarkable story of this unique British pottery business including an original potter's wheel.
Brownsea Island is the largest of the islands in Poole Harbour, with dramatic views to the Purbeck Hills. Thriving natural habitats, including woodland, heathland and a lagoon, have created havens for wildlife, such as the red squirrel and a huge variety of birds, including the sandwich tern. You'll find peacocks and hens wandering near the 19th-century church. Families can make the most of their day too, with free trails and a natural play area. During school holidays there are regular free activities on offer from clay craft and bug hunting to 50 Things fun and Easter and Halloween trails. The warmer months see special events, including Brownsea Open-Air Theatre and wildlife tours.
Whatever the season, there's something new to experience and enjoy on Brownsea Island - from the spring blossom to the autumn leaves, the warm summer waters to the beautiful winter sunsets.
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Brownsea Island
Brownsea Island is the largest of the islands in Poole Harbour, with dramatic views to the Purbeck Hills. Thriving natural habitats, including woodland, heathland and a lagoon, have created havens for wildlife, such as the red squirrel and a huge variety of birds, including the sandwich tern. You'll find peacocks and hens wandering near the 19th-century church. Families can make the most of their day too, with free trails and a natural play area. During school holidays there are regular free activities on offer from clay craft and bug hunting to 50 Things fun and Easter and Halloween trails. The warmer months see special events, including Brownsea Open-Air Theatre and wildlife tours.
Whatever the season, there's something new to experience and enjoy on Brownsea Island - from the spring blossom to the autumn leaves, the warm summer waters to the beautiful winter sunsets.
Just a short walk from the centre of town you'll discover a haven of peace and rare beauty. Poole Park lake is at the centre and is surrounded by facilities such as tennis courts, bowling green, watersports on the lake, children's indoor and outdoor play areas and activities and a fitness trail.
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Poole Park
Poole ParkJust a short walk from the centre of town you'll discover a haven of peace and rare beauty. Poole Park lake is at the centre and is surrounded by facilities such as tennis courts, bowling green, watersports on the lake, children's indoor and outdoor play areas and activities and a fitness trail.
With its waterside location offering panoramic views towards the Purbeck hills, the park on the inner shore of Poole Harbour has a small sandy beach with a promenade. An extensive grassed area is great for ball games and the large fenced playground includes a paddling pool (open during the summer), fabulous playground facilities for young and older children and a café for that perfect ice cream.
Hamworthy Park
With its waterside location offering panoramic views towards the Purbeck hills, the park on the inner shore of Poole Harbour has a small sandy beach with a promenade. An extensive grassed area is great for ball games and the large fenced playground includes a paddling pool (open during the summer), fabulous playground facilities for young and older children and a café for that perfect ice cream.
Poole’s centre for the arts has a variety of visual arts exhibitions and performances.
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Viti, Miðstöð Listamanna í Poole
21 Kingland RdPoole’s centre for the arts has a variety of visual arts exhibitions and performances.
Swanage beach is one of the main attractions of the town and backed by a promenade lined with amusements and attractions. You can hire a deck chair, pedalo, kayak or sun bed or enjoy a drink or ice cream. With four miles of golden, sandy beaches and gently sloping waters, nearby Studland Beach offers views of Old Harry Rocks and the Isle of Wight. To escape the crowds, venture into the heathland nature reserve behind the beach – in summer the heather forms a purple haze and you might be lucky enough to spot one of our six British reptiles – they all live here! If you enjoy the adrenalin rush of extreme sports, there are many outdoor adventure specialists for coasteering, abseiling, climbing, paddle-boarding or kayaking.
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Swanage
Swanage beach is one of the main attractions of the town and backed by a promenade lined with amusements and attractions. You can hire a deck chair, pedalo, kayak or sun bed or enjoy a drink or ice cream. With four miles of golden, sandy beaches and gently sloping waters, nearby Studland Beach offers views of Old Harry Rocks and the Isle of Wight. To escape the crowds, venture into the heathland nature reserve behind the beach – in summer the heather forms a purple haze and you might be lucky enough to spot one of our six British reptiles – they all live here! If you enjoy the adrenalin rush of extreme sports, there are many outdoor adventure specialists for coasteering, abseiling, climbing, paddle-boarding or kayaking.
Monkey World, the internationally acclaimed ape rescue centre, is home to over 250 rescued and endangered monkeys and apes of 20 different species. Opened in 1987 to provide abused Spanish beach chimpanzees with a permanent home, the site is now a sanctuary for primates from all over the world and some are now part of international breeding programmes for endangered species. Here you can see them enjoy the company of their own kind in a safe, natural environment.
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Monkey World - Api Björgunarmiðstöð
LongthornsMonkey World, the internationally acclaimed ape rescue centre, is home to over 250 rescued and endangered monkeys and apes of 20 different species. Opened in 1987 to provide abused Spanish beach chimpanzees with a permanent home, the site is now a sanctuary for primates from all over the world and some are now part of international breeding programmes for endangered species. Here you can see them enjoy the company of their own kind in a safe, natural environment.
The Tank Museum, Bovington, UK - the world's finest collection of tanks and armoured fighting vehicles! Home of TANKFEST and Tiger 131.
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Pansarafmælis
Linsay RoadThe Tank Museum, Bovington, UK - the world's finest collection of tanks and armoured fighting vehicles! Home of TANKFEST and Tiger 131.
Highcliffe Castle is a family friendly visitor attraction and a stunning weddings and events venue. Which is situated on the vibrant south coast and nestled in between award winning beaches. On your visit you will be able to step inside and immerse yourself in this magnificent building which is bursting with history and has been described as arguably the most important surviving house of the Romantic and Picturesque style of architecture; its significance is recognised nationally by its Grade 1 listed status on the Statutory List of Buildings of Special Architectural and Historical Interest.
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Highcliffe kastali
Rothesay DriveHighcliffe Castle is a family friendly visitor attraction and a stunning weddings and events venue. Which is situated on the vibrant south coast and nestled in between award winning beaches. On your visit you will be able to step inside and immerse yourself in this magnificent building which is bursting with history and has been described as arguably the most important surviving house of the Romantic and Picturesque style of architecture; its significance is recognised nationally by its Grade 1 listed status on the Statutory List of Buildings of Special Architectural and Historical Interest.
Marwell Zoo is a 140-acre zoo situated in Colden Common near Winchester, in the English county of Hampshire. It is owned and run by the registered charity Marwell Wildlife. The zoo is home to 1,208 animals of 149 species.
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Marwell dýragarður
Thompson's LaneMarwell Zoo is a 140-acre zoo situated in Colden Common near Winchester, in the English county of Hampshire. It is owned and run by the registered charity Marwell Wildlife. The zoo is home to 1,208 animals of 149 species.
Beaulieu is a small village located on the south eastern edge of the New Forest national park in Hampshire, England, and home to both Palace House and the British National Motor Museum. From the earliest motor carriages to classic family saloons, the world-famous National Motor Museum has one of the finest collections of cars, motorcycles and motoring memorabilia in the world.
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Þjóðarsafn bíla, Beaulieu
Beaulieu is a small village located on the south eastern edge of the New Forest national park in Hampshire, England, and home to both Palace House and the British National Motor Museum. From the earliest motor carriages to classic family saloons, the world-famous National Motor Museum has one of the finest collections of cars, motorcycles and motoring memorabilia in the world.
Hengistbury Head is a great place to bring the whole family. Take the land train for gentle and easy access to Mudeford Sand spit, then enjoy the view with a cup of tea and a slice of cake, or something more substantial in one of the cafes. If adventure is more your thing, you could take a course with the Outdoor Education Centre or enjoy the spectacular views, earned with a little effort, from the top of Warren Hill.
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Hengistbury Head
Hengistbury Head is a great place to bring the whole family. Take the land train for gentle and easy access to Mudeford Sand spit, then enjoy the view with a cup of tea and a slice of cake, or something more substantial in one of the cafes. If adventure is more your thing, you could take a course with the Outdoor Education Centre or enjoy the spectacular views, earned with a little effort, from the top of Warren Hill.
Sandbanks is a small peninsula crossing the mouth of Poole Harbour on the English Channel at Poole, Dorset, England. It is known for its high property prices and for its award-winning beach. In 2005 Sandbanks was reported to have the fourth highest land value by area in the world.
Sandbanks Beach is arguably the best beach in the UK for its soft golden sand, crystal clear water, breath-taking views and commitment to the environment. It has enjoyed coveted Blue Flag status for 31 years in a row, having first received the award in 1987.
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Sandbanks
Sandbanks is a small peninsula crossing the mouth of Poole Harbour on the English Channel at Poole, Dorset, England. It is known for its high property prices and for its award-winning beach. In 2005 Sandbanks was reported to have the fourth highest land value by area in the world.
Sandbanks Beach is arguably the best beach in the UK for its soft golden sand, crystal clear water, breath-taking views and commitment to the environment. It has enjoyed coveted Blue Flag status for 31 years in a row, having first received the award in 1987.
Compton Acres is one of the finest privately owned gardens in the South of England. Having undergone extensive refurbishment in the past 10 years Compton Acres is now highly regarded as one of the most important historic gardens in the UK. Comprising a series of classical themed gardens, each providing an attractive and unique variety of ornamental plants from around the world, cared for by a team of professional gardeners.
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Compton Acres
164 Canford Cliffs RdCompton Acres is one of the finest privately owned gardens in the South of England. Having undergone extensive refurbishment in the past 10 years Compton Acres is now highly regarded as one of the most important historic gardens in the UK. Comprising a series of classical themed gardens, each providing an attractive and unique variety of ornamental plants from around the world, cared for by a team of professional gardeners.
Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park is home to all creatures great and small including: Miniature Shetland ponies, donkey’s, alpacas, kune-kune pigs, goats, sheep, chickens, ducks, rabbits, guinea pigs and many more! It’s a perfect opportunity to get ‘stuck in and hands on’ around the farm!
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Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park
Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park is home to all creatures great and small including: Miniature Shetland ponies, donkey’s, alpacas, kune-kune pigs, goats, sheep, chickens, ducks, rabbits, guinea pigs and many more! It’s a perfect opportunity to get ‘stuck in and hands on’ around the farm!
Nestled beneath a magnificent cliff line, the bay enjoys its own micro-climate, some of the warmest sea temperatures in the UK and stunning views of the Isle of Wight and the Purbecks. Whether it’s chilling with the sand between your toes, strolling along the pier, relaxing in with an ice cream, building sandcastles, enjoying tasty food or just admiring miles of breath-taking coastline – Bournemouth beach is the ideal location whatever the weather or time of year.
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Bournemouth Beach
Nestled beneath a magnificent cliff line, the bay enjoys its own micro-climate, some of the warmest sea temperatures in the UK and stunning views of the Isle of Wight and the Purbecks. Whether it’s chilling with the sand between your toes, strolling along the pier, relaxing in with an ice cream, building sandcastles, enjoying tasty food or just admiring miles of breath-taking coastline – Bournemouth beach is the ideal location whatever the weather or time of year.
Perched on the clifftop, this Italian style villa was the home of two Victorian collectors and travel enthusiasts, Sir Merton and Lady Annie Russell-Cotes. They filled the exotic seaside villa with beautiful objects from their travels across the world, and lined the walls with a remarkable collection of British art.
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Russell Cotes Listasafn og Safn
West Cliff PromenadePerched on the clifftop, this Italian style villa was the home of two Victorian collectors and travel enthusiasts, Sir Merton and Lady Annie Russell-Cotes. They filled the exotic seaside villa with beautiful objects from their travels across the world, and lined the walls with a remarkable collection of British art.
Explore and submerge yourself in this waterside aquarium, plus feeding sessions and a newly re-themed underwater tunnel, home to sharks, turtles and many more. Get up close to a crocodile, an otter family, jellyfish, clownfish and not forgetting the colony of Humboldt penguins!
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Hafsjávarútstöð
Pier ApproachExplore and submerge yourself in this waterside aquarium, plus feeding sessions and a newly re-themed underwater tunnel, home to sharks, turtles and many more. Get up close to a crocodile, an otter family, jellyfish, clownfish and not forgetting the colony of Humboldt penguins!
Discover Bournemouth's past as you smuggle your ball around 18 holes of pure adventure mini golf. Come have an adventure and be transported back to Bournemouth as it lay in the 1700's
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Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf
Pier ApproachDiscover Bournemouth's past as you smuggle your ball around 18 holes of pure adventure mini golf. Come have an adventure and be transported back to Bournemouth as it lay in the 1700's
Situated in the heart of the town and with panoramic views across the bay, the award-winning, Bournemouth International Centre is the place to go for top entertainment and cultural events — rock, pop, comedy, sporting events, art exhibitions and more. Bournemouth Pavilion is a Grade II listed venue, built in 1929 and featuring classic Art Deco design and elegant styling. The venue has a traditional theatre with stalls and circle seating to accommodate 1,500 people, plus a ballroom and a number of breakout rooms and bar areas. It is Bournemouth’s year-round venue for traditional entertainment —opera, ballet, pantomime, comedy, musicals, catwalk shows, dances and more.
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Alþjóðlegi miðstöð Bournemouth
Exeter RoadSituated in the heart of the town and with panoramic views across the bay, the award-winning, Bournemouth International Centre is the place to go for top entertainment and cultural events — rock, pop, comedy, sporting events, art exhibitions and more. Bournemouth Pavilion is a Grade II listed venue, built in 1929 and featuring classic Art Deco design and elegant styling. The venue has a traditional theatre with stalls and circle seating to accommodate 1,500 people, plus a ballroom and a number of breakout rooms and bar areas. It is Bournemouth’s year-round venue for traditional entertainment —opera, ballet, pantomime, comedy, musicals, catwalk shows, dances and more.
RockReef Indoor Activity Attraction is located at the end of Bournemouth Pier. RockReef is an all year, all weather attraction based on adventure sports and includes 28 Clip 'n Climb fun, themed, indoor climbing walls providing varying degrees of exciting challenges suitable for all abilities and all ages from 4-94!
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RockReef
RockReef Indoor Activity Attraction is located at the end of Bournemouth Pier. RockReef is an all year, all weather attraction based on adventure sports and includes 28 Clip 'n Climb fun, themed, indoor climbing walls providing varying degrees of exciting challenges suitable for all abilities and all ages from 4-94!
At the heart of the resort is a 1.5-mile stretch of historic Green Flag, grade II listed gardens, which retain much of their Victorian character and charm. Split into three distinct sections, they start at the Lower Gardens, which have the TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Award 2020 and lead through the Central Gardens onto the Upper Gardens which end in Poole. They also play host to many events and attractions during the summer months including the Aviary, Art Exhibition and concerts at the Bandstand.
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Bournemouth Parks - Lower Gardens
At the heart of the resort is a 1.5-mile stretch of historic Green Flag, grade II listed gardens, which retain much of their Victorian character and charm. Split into three distinct sections, they start at the Lower Gardens, which have the TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Award 2020 and lead through the Central Gardens onto the Upper Gardens which end in Poole. They also play host to many events and attractions during the summer months including the Aviary, Art Exhibition and concerts at the Bandstand.
Tower Park
Tower ParkWater park and swimming pool, bowling, kids soft play, bingo and a range of restaurants.
Food scene
The Oriel on the Quay is a family run restaurant overlooking the beautiful Poole Harbour and Brownsea Island. Their menu has something for everyone. almost all of their dishes have substitutes to cater for vegetarians, vegan and gluten free dietary requirements upon request.
Oriel on the Quay
The QuayThe Oriel on the Quay is a family run restaurant overlooking the beautiful Poole Harbour and Brownsea Island. Their menu has something for everyone. almost all of their dishes have substitutes to cater for vegetarians, vegan and gluten free dietary requirements upon request.
Tandoori Nights have been serving the locals of Poole delicious, flavoursome and authentic Indian cuisine since 1995, Loyal customers in nearby towns make special trips to tandoori nights to take in house specials, so grab a piece of the menu in time!
Tandoori Nights
50 High StreetTandoori Nights have been serving the locals of Poole delicious, flavoursome and authentic Indian cuisine since 1995, Loyal customers in nearby towns make special trips to tandoori nights to take in house specials, so grab a piece of the menu in time!
Undeniably, The Quay Café have the best street level location on Poole Quayside. enjoy a simple glass of wine or a coffee, or perhaps breakfast, lunch or dinner, whilst you enjoy the uninterrupted view out over the marina to Brownsea Island and the Purbecks beyond.
The Quay Cafe
The QuayUndeniably, The Quay Café have the best street level location on Poole Quayside. enjoy a simple glass of wine or a coffee, or perhaps breakfast, lunch or dinner, whilst you enjoy the uninterrupted view out over the marina to Brownsea Island and the Purbecks beyond.
Established in 1993, Da Vinci’s is a family-run
business, specialising in fresh, local ingredients, cooked in true Italian style. Whether you are seeking a casual pizza supper in a cosy Italian atmosphere or an exceptional meal in a venue that can cater for your special occasion, Da Vinci’s has the answer.
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Da Vinci
7 The QuayEstablished in 1993, Da Vinci’s is a family-run
business, specialising in fresh, local ingredients, cooked in true Italian style. Whether you are seeking a casual pizza supper in a cosy Italian atmosphere or an exceptional meal in a venue that can cater for your special occasion, Da Vinci’s has the answer.
Enjoy some of the finest seafood around with Harlees fish and chip take away downstairs and their large 96 seat restaurant upstairs, All of their cod and haddock come from sustainable sources SUCH AS best-managed wild fish stocks in the world. They are one of the only fish and chip chains in the UK to ensure this policy. It's your guarantee for sustainable seafood!
Harlees Fish & Chips
The QuayEnjoy some of the finest seafood around with Harlees fish and chip take away downstairs and their large 96 seat restaurant upstairs, All of their cod and haddock come from sustainable sources SUCH AS best-managed wild fish stocks in the world. They are one of the only fish and chip chains in the UK to ensure this policy. It's your guarantee for sustainable seafood!
Ginali’s is an Italian inspired restaurant serving authentic Italian food. This popular spot in a relaxed, historical setting offers Italian favourites and outdoor seating. With a courtyard out the front, many in the summer liken it to being in Italy itself!
Ginali's
87 High StGinali’s is an Italian inspired restaurant serving authentic Italian food. This popular spot in a relaxed, historical setting offers Italian favourites and outdoor seating. With a courtyard out the front, many in the summer liken it to being in Italy itself!
The Guildhall Tavern have an extensive menu with house specialities of locally landed delicious fish, crab & lobster prepared in mouth-watering French style. Meat and vegetarian dishes are also available.
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Guildhall Tavern
15 Market StThe Guildhall Tavern have an extensive menu with house specialities of locally landed delicious fish, crab & lobster prepared in mouth-watering French style. Meat and vegetarian dishes are also available.
The Poole Arms is the oldest Pub and fresh fish seafood bar restaurant on Poole Quay, specialising in fresh locally sourced fish and seafood. With a central location looking over the Quay, this is the perfect place.
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Poole Arms
19 The QuayThe Poole Arms is the oldest Pub and fresh fish seafood bar restaurant on Poole Quay, specialising in fresh locally sourced fish and seafood. With a central location looking over the Quay, this is the perfect place.
Riptide Espresso & Records
High StreetLovely little unique cafe a very short walk away from the cottage.
Rick Stein's Sandbanks restaurant is the home of fresh fish cooked simply. The best place to eat in Sandbanks for classically prepared fish. With gorgeous views.
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Rick Stein, Sandbanks
10-14 Banks RdRick Stein's Sandbanks restaurant is the home of fresh fish cooked simply. The best place to eat in Sandbanks for classically prepared fish. With gorgeous views.
Nuzzled on the edge of the Isle of Purbeck, Shell Bay overlooks stunning Brownsea Island, the waters of Poole Harbour and Sandbanks.
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Shell Bay Seafood Restaurant
Ferry RoadNuzzled on the edge of the Isle of Purbeck, Shell Bay overlooks stunning Brownsea Island, the waters of Poole Harbour and Sandbanks.